The War We Knew Was Coming As the dust settles on the devastating civil war that ravaged America's heartland, a mix of emotions arises: sadness, anger, and perhaps relief that it wasn't worse.
However, as we reflect on the past 18 months, it's essential to examine our language – and ourselves.
The author recounts her husband's early warnings about the conflict, her initial reluctance to label the violence a civil war, and her eventual acceptance of the term.